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Darkroom
A RAW and ProRAW photo and video editor for iPhone, iPad and Mac.
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What is Darkroom?
Darkroom is a photo and video editor for iPhone, iPad and Mac that works straight from your photo library, with RAW and ProRAW support, batch editing and pro colour tools. It is free to download, with advanced features in the Darkroom+ membership.
Pros
- Excellent RAW and ProRAW support
- Edits directly in your photo library, no importing
- Batch editing
Cons
- Apple devices only
- Many pro tools need Darkroom+
Who should use Darkroom
iPhone photographers who shoot RAW or ProRAW.
Who may not need it
Android users.
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